Grandma’s Goulash

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Green bell pepper
  • 2 Onions
  • 2 (14.5 oz cans Tomatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 1 can Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 1 jar Tomato based pasta sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 cups Macaroni noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Salt & black pepper

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar tomato based pasta sauce (approx. 26 oz.)
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups water
• 1 green bell pepper (optional)
• salt & black pepper to taste
• 2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked
• 1 cup cheddar cheese

Directions

• Cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
• Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water and seasonings. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
• Add in the in the macaroni and continue to simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender (about 20 minutes).
• Top with cheese and replace the lid. Let sit about 5 minutes or until melted.